New pictures of the Samsung Rogue U960 in all its glory

We just received some new glamor shots of the upcoming Samsung Rogue U960. The device which replaces the Glyde, is said to have a release date on August 15th and pricing should be "attractive and competitive", according to our source, even though it hasn't been finalized yet. So far everything we've seen about the Rogue is good, and is said to resolve all those touchscreen and software problems from last years model. Let's just keep our fingers crossed!

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I'm very wary of buying any Samsung after their rather rough history. Juke, Glyde, Sway...the last good phone they put out was the A930 which was mid level and very reliable, but nothing fancy by any means.
LG / RIM all the way.

This is a very cool phone IMO. I have had a chance to handle it and I will say in terms of feel and design of the keyboard and screen it reminds me alot of the PCD XV6800 (but a lot slimmer). The back of the phone has got a rough feel to it somewhat like the Venus and UI will be a lot more familiar to Omnia users than anyone who owns a Glyde or similiar device. This was a job well done by Samsung

@VZWProductTestr
I'm pretty excited for this phone, but I'm not sure if I should hold out for the Chocolate Touch. One particular thing about the Chocolate Touch that I'm interested in is the WiFi and the Flash UI. As far as you know, will the Chocolate Touch keep the WiFi and Flash UI from the BL40, or will it be stripped from the device? Also, do you have any info on the Chocolate Touch like approximate release date? I'm not sure how much longer I can wait to upgrade!

Oh yeah and I'm also interested in the standalone Google Maps GPS app that I saw in the video for the BL40, will that be kept or will GPS be locked down to VZW Navigator like most other phones?
Also, how does the Rogue compare in thickness to the enV Touch?

Whoa thanks man for all that info! I wasn't expecting you to answer all my questions, you've been surprisingly helpful!
Oh and also, will the Rogue also feature the VCAST app store with the unlocked GPS for google maps? I've heard indications that the VCAST app store is only for smartphones... does that mean the Chocolate Touch will debut as a smartphone (and therefore require the $30 a month data plan)?

Glad to be of service. VCAST app store will be available on the Rogue but NOT at launch. The app store will be released later on and the Rogue will be able to do over the air software flashes for this. Google Maps will be a part of this. VCAST app store will NOT be available for Smartphones and will only be available for phones that run "Dashboard". Nor the Chocolate Touch or Rogue will be classified as a smartphone.

Hi
I had a few questions. What exactly does it mean the vcast app store will not be available at launch? i just got the samsung rogue today and was upset to learn that google maps does not work. will google maps definitely be available on the samsung rogue? If so, how soon?

ProductTester, I know you probably have to keep this classified or something, but in a few weeks I should be up for a new phone, and I really want to like this phone and be able to get it because I really wanted the first one. But on the price issue..is this going to be like when the Blackberry Storm came out with a 299.99 price or be around the EnV 3 which is 79.99 with the 2-year contract? Because i'm looking for a touch screen phone, but which one out right now (Dare, Voyager even though I think it may be near it's end, EnV Touch, Versa) would you suggest? Or maybe something like the new Alias 2?

ive had the alias 2 and it was a great phone loved how the keys changed depending on what you were in. It is def a good phone for the money only thing i didnt like was no flash on the camera that was the only complaint i had with it

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